Bat and Chat success for Ramsbottom TT Academy
A new Bat and Chat session that was started in October 2019 via Be TT funding support has proven to be a real success. The... Continue reading
Table Tennis at the BBC for Sport Relief
Last week I was asked to deliver some coaching to help the staff at the BBC carry out a marathon 24 hour Table Tennis challenge... Continue reading
Jersey Grand Prix cancelled
The Jersey Grand Prix, which was due to take place next month, has been cancelled.
Volunteer Clive happy to be back at the centre of events
Volunteer Clive Oakman said he felt right at home at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships as he returned to the sport he served with distinction more than 20 years ago.
TableTennisDaily & Ackworth School take JBL honours
TableTennisDaily and Ackworth School are the Junior British League Premier Division champions for 2019/20 after topping the tables with 100% win records this season.
Brighton’s inspiration factor earns top award
Brighton TTC cemented its status as an inspiring club by winning a prestigious Sport and Recreation Alliance award.
Pitchford: I want to be at this level all the time
Liam Pitchford hailed a “massive step” in his career as he reflected on a Qatar Open performance which saw him reach his first singles final on the ITTF World Tour – a day after reaching his first doubles final.
Honour in defeat for Pitchford in Qatar Open final
Liam Pitchford lost the match but won universal respect in his first appearance in an ITTF World Tour final at the world-class Qatar Open.
Stacey pleased with silver
Joshua Stacey took silver in the men’s class 9 singles in the Costa Brava Para Open in Platja D’Aro. There were bronze medals for Megan Shackleton, Martin Perry and Ashley Facey Thompson.
Liam & Paul beaten by Chinese greats in final
Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall were defeated 3-1 by the world's best pair Ma Long & Xu Xin in the Qatar Open doubles final today - but Pitchford will have a chance for revenge over Xu Xin in the singles semi-finals tomorrow.
Payet goes out in Euro quarters
English involvement ended at the European Under-21 Championships in Croatia as Denise Payet and her partner Hana Arapovic exited in the quarter-finals of the Women's Doubles.
Liam and Paul into Qatar Open final!
Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall are into the Men's Doubles final at the Qatar Open, where Chinese superstars Ma Long & Xu Xin await. Liam is also into the singles quarter-finals.
MK Championships : Mighty Matt retains his crown
Sadly the downward trend of entries continues with only 32 this year, including just 5 women but no juniors. We did however enjoy a fleeting visit... Continue reading
Liam and Paul march on in Qatar
Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall are into the semi-finals of the Men's Doubles at the Qatar Open, while Liam reached the singles last 16 after an eventful end to his opening match.
Payet moves on in doubles after singles exit
Denise Payet is into the Women's Doubles last 16 at the European Under-21 Championships, but there was no joy in the singles for Payet or Matthew Daish.
It’s a case of ‘ping long’ for BBC Sport Relief
The have been some marathon efforts to raise money for Sport Relief down the years, now two BBC producers are turning to table tennis to help fight poverty and inequality.
Pitchford & Drinkhall comeback earns main draw place
Paul Drinkhall was unable to join Liam Pitchford in the main singles draw of the Qatar Open, but the pair are through in the Men's Doubles after a tremendous comeback win today.
Cast your vote and help Steve win!
Your vote could be all-important in helping table tennis coach Steve Bertie win a prestigious national award.
Seven aim to reign in Spain
Seven British athletes are heading to Spain today to compete in the Costa Brava Para Open which begins tomorrow in Platja D’Aro (March 5-8) as the qualification period for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games enters its final few weeks.
Premier leaders aim to finish the job at JBL
It will take a lot to dislodge the two Premier Division leaders as the Junior British League plays to a conclusion at Derby Arena this weekend.